Beauty mask



K. WELSH BEAUTY MASK Aug. 16, 1932.

Filed March 20. 1930 AZZZQm'n I VggZ', M I

A TTORN Patented Au 16, 1932 v 1 1,872,642

PATENT Fric xa rn'nnrun wnnsn, or BROOKLYN, NEW YORK BEAUTY MASKApplication filed March 20, 1930. Seria1No.437,313.

This invention relates to beauty masks'and vide a beauty mask consistingof three uniparticularly to devices of this class adapted tary partsnamely a crown 10, chin band 11, to be arranged upon the head ofa'wearer and cheek and neck strap 12, all of said parts and to brace andsupport the cheeks, chin and being preferably composed of net fabric toneck as well as to retain the hair in predegive ventilation to the partsof the head entermined position; and the object of the inveloped therebyas well as to provide a non vention is to provide a device of the classand binding support for the parts of the head in for the purposespecified involving a crown cOnnection with which the mask operates.portion adapted to be arranged upon the head The Crown 10 is fashionedto fit over the to form a substantial enclosure for the hair top, sidesand back of the head to form an of the head to retain curls, and wavesin the enclosure for the hair to retain the same hair; a further objectbeing to provide a deagainst displacement, especially when curled vicewhich includes in conjunction with the or waved, and the peripheraledges "of the crown, a chin band adapted to encircle the crown areprovided with a finish tape or strip l5 chin of the wearer and havingmeans ar 10a of lace or any other suitable material, ranged. at the topof the head and at the back and at the opposite sides of the crown areof the neck for retaining said band in positwo guide and retainingstraps 13 in contion; a further object being to provide in junction withwhich the band 11 operates. conjunction with the crown, a cheek'and neckThe band 11 is of the general form seen in strap adapted to cooperatewith said band Fig. 1 of the drawing, the major portion of in supportingthe cheeks as well as the chin said band being comparatively wide andand neck of the wearer; a still further object terminating in taperedends 11a and 11b havbeing to provide a mask device wherein the ingstraps 14, the end 11a being fixedly atseveral parts are composed of network matached to the crown 10. The central portion terial permitting thefree fiexure thereof and of the band 11 is provided with a dart 11c yetpresentingarelatively firm but non-bindat one side edge thereof in orderthat said ing support for the several parts of the head; band willconform with and fit snugly about and with these and other objects inView, the the chin, and the peripheral'edges of the band inventionconsists in a mask device of the class are reinforced by a lace or othertape 15.

and for the purpose specified which is of Two other straps 16 areattached to the rear unitary construction, simple and efiicient in sideedg of the band 11 and are adapted to use, and which is constructed ashereinafter be passed around the back of the neck and described andclaimed. tied as indicated at 16a, note Figs. 2 and 3.

The invention is fully disclosed in the fol- The straps 14; are tied atthe top of the head lowing specification of which the accompanyas seenat 14a. The strap 12 is attached to ing drawing forms a part, in whichthe sepathe frontsedge of the crown 10 and projects rate parts of my imarovement are designated beyond said crown to fit around the head adbysuitable reference characters, in each of jacent the forehead. The freeend-portions the views, and in which 17 of said strap after passingdownwardly Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the mask over the checks ofthe wearer are crossed bedevice detached with the several partsthereneath the chin and extended around the neck of extended. and aretied together as seen at 17a. In the Fig. 2 is a side view of the headof awearer accompanying drawing, the strap 12 is shown illustrating themask partially applied therearranged upon the band 11, but thisarrangeto. ment may be reversed if desired; that is to 8 is view similarto Fig. 1 showing say, the band 11 may be arranged outwardly the maskcompletely applied; and, of the strap 12 when the device is mounted Fig.i is a perspective View of the strucupon the head of the wearer. Thestrap 10 ml ture shown in Fig. 3. has reinforced edgings 18corresponding to In carrying my invention into effect, I protheedgingsof the other parts, it being aploo parent that all of the partsl0, l1 and 12 are composed of the network material. It will also benoted on considering Fig. i of the drawing that the central portion ofthe crown as well as the strap 12 is the same as indicated at 19 toproperly shape the crown upon the head of the wearer.

In the use of the device, the crown 10 is first placed upon the head andthe end portion 116 of the band 11 is passed around the chin andupwardly at the opposite side of the head through the strap loop 13 andthe strips 14: tied at the top of the head to firmly support said band,after which the straps 16 are tied at the back of the neck. In thelatter operation, the band 11 is drawn backwardly to draw the flesh ofthe cheeks, chin and part of the neck backwardly to correct saggingfacial muscles as well as loose, flabby jowls, also serving to supportthe mouth and to correct what is known as drooping mouth lines, whichresults are also brought about by the strip 12, the ends'of which arecrossed beneath the chin after drawing downwardly upon said strap endsto retain the cheeks in proper position, the ends 17 being broughtaround the neck and tied at the back of the neck, the latter endsserving to support the neck and lower chin muscles, to brace and supportthe various parts of the face referred to, including the neck, tomaintain a youthful contour.

It will be understood that my improved mask is designed for useprimarily by women and is preferably applied to'the head'prior to:retirin or at any other time and its constant use wil serve to maintainthe desired youthful facial contour and avoid unduewrinkling of theface, it being understood that the mask supports practically all'of thefacial muscles requiring the brace and support afforded by myimproveddevice. V

By employing in the construction of the several parts, a network fabric,preferably of a soft texture, it will .be understood that while themuscles are firmly supported in desired position, there are neverthelessyielding characteristics to this firm support which renders the devicecomfortable in use, and it will also be understood that my improveddevice may be used as a bandage in bracing and supporting various partsof the head.

While I have shown certain details of construction for carrying myinvention into effect, it will be understood that I am not necessarilylimited to these details, and various changes therein and modificationsthereof may be made within the scope of the appended claims withoutdeparting from the spirit of my invention or sacrificing its advantages.

Having fully describedmy invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A mask of the class describedcomprising a crown portion of openworkfabric adapted to be arranged upon and cover the hair of the head, astrap at the front of said crown portion, the ends of said strapprojecting beyond the crown and adapted to be arranged over the cheeksof a. wearer, crossed beneath the chin of the wearer and passed aroundthe neck and attached at the back of the neck to support the facialmuscles of the wearer.

2. A mask of the class described comprising a crown portion of openworkfabric adapted to be arranged upon and cover the hair of the head, astrap at the front of said crown portion, the ends of said strapprojecting beyond the crown and adapted to be arranged over the cheeksof a wearer, crossed beneath the chin of the wearer and passed aroundthe neck and attached at the back of the neck to support the facialmuscles of the wearer, and a chin band, one end of which is attached toone side portion of the crown, said band being adapted to be passedaround the chin of the wearer, and the other end thereof detachablycoupled with the first named end.

'3. A mask of the class described comprising a crown portion of openworkfabric adapted to be arranged upon and cover the hair of the head, astrap at the front of said crown portion, the ends of said strapprojecting beyond the crown and adapted to be arranged over the cheeksof a wearer, crossed beneath thechin of the wearer and passed around theneck and attached at the back of the neck to support the facial musclesof the wearer, a chin band one end of which is attached to one .sideportion of the crown, said band being adapted to be passed around thechin of the wearer and the other end thereof detachably coupled with thefirst named end, and means attached to the side portions of the bandfor. drawing the same backwardly, said means being detachably'coupled atthe back of the neck. 7 4. A mask of the class described comprising acrownportion of openwork fabric adapted to be arranged upon and coverthe hair of the head, a strap at the front of said crown portion, theends of said strap projecting beyond the crown and adapted to bearranged over the cheeks of a wearer, crossed beneath the chin of thewearer and passed around the neck and attached at the back of the neckto support the facial muscles of the wearer, and said strap beingcomposed of openwork fabric.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my invention I have signed myname this 17th day of March, 1930.

KATHERINE WELSH.

